Match preview

Bath Rugby 19 v 22 Exeter Chiefs

9 March 2014, KO 13:00

Mercer to start on Semi-Final Sunday

Guy Mercer will make his first start for Bath Rugby since October on Sunday as they welcome Exeter Chiefs to the Recreation Ground for the LV= Cup Semi-Final, kick-off 13.00.

Mercer is joined in the back-row by the returning Matt Garvey on the blindside and Leroy Houston at number eight. Ryan Caldwell joins captain Stuart Hooper in the engine room, with Eusebio Guinazu flanked at hooker by Nathan Catt and Argentina teammate Juan Pablo Orlandi.

In the half-backs, Martin Roberts and Tom Heathcote resume their partnership, with Horacio Agulla and Semesa Rokoduguni named out wide on the wings. Ollie Devoto, nominated for this year’s LV= Breakthrough Player award, combines with Gavin Henson in the midfield, whilst Nick Abendanon completes the line-up from fullback.

Tickets are still available from the Bath Rugby Ticket Office for the knockout match, with groups of four or more saving up to 40%, and kids tickets priced at just £10!